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July 11, 2010 · Air Tractor AT602 NO Series · N42590
Lake Village, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Village, AR
Aircraft
Air Tractor AT602 NO Series
Tail Number
N42590
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA391
According to a statement from the pilot, he was conducting an aerial application pass when the airplane struck power lines along his route of flight. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open field shortly thereafter. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who traveled to the accident site the fuselage was buckled between the cabin and the empennage, the upper portion of the rudder had separated from the vertical stabilizer, and the outboard portion of the right wing was crushed, torn, and bent aft. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
According to a statement from the pilot, he was conducting aerial application when the airplane struck power lines along his route of flight. The pilot performed a forced landing to an open field shortly thereafter. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who traveled to the accident site, the fuselage was buckled between the cabin and the empennage, the upper portion of the rudder separated from the vertical stabilizer, and the outboard portion of the right wing was crushed, torn, and bent aft. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor AT602 NO Series
Tail NumberN42590
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney Canada · PT6A-60AG · Turboprop
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time11:53